Chicago’s CPS secures proposed contract deal, ending year-long teacher negotiation standoff

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) have reached a proposed contract deal after a year of tense negotiations, avoiding a potential strike. The agreement includes a 4% raise for educators, $10 million for sports programs, and enforceable class-size limits. Despite ongoing financial hurdles, including a $175 million pension payment, the deal marks a significant step for CPS, potentially ending a long-standing negotiation standoff as reported by the Chicago Tribune.